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flesh

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Acts--The process of doing or performing something--A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose

sexual immorality

the evil ascribed to sexual acts that violate social conventions

sexual

Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions

Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity

immorality

transgressing accepted moral rules; corrupt

[Not] conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior

licentiousness

Lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint, especially in sexual conduct

Having no regard for accepted rules or standards

lewd

Preoccupied with sex and sexual desire; lustful

Obscene; indecent

lascivious

Given to or expressing lust; lecherous

lust

Intense or unrestrained sexual craving

lecherous

Exciting sexual desires; salacious

bawdy

Humorously coarse; risqué

Vulgar; lewd

Deficient in taste, delicacy, or refinement

Marked by a lack of good breeding; boorish

ill-mannered, clumsy, or insensitive; rude

Offensively excessive in self-display or expenditure; ostentatious

intended to attract notice and impress others

Of or associated with the great masses of people; common

promiscuous

Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners

impurity

[Not] being that and nothing else

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Pyrite (aka "fool's gold") can still be pure (100% pyrite), even though it's not gold....

Contamination or pollution

Contamination

corrupted by contact or association

pollution

unfit for or harmful to living things

less suitable for an activity, especially by the introduction of unwanted factors

corrupt

Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved

pervert

cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good

Venal; dishonest

Capable of betraying honor, duty, or scruples for a price

destroy or subvert the honesty or integrity of

Lack of consistency or homogeneity; adulteration

Spurious

Lacking authenticity or validity in essence or origin; not genuine; false

worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

debauchery

Extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures

Physical rather than spiritual or intellectual

Senses: hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste, and equilibrium

dissipation

Wasteful expenditure or consumption

binge

Seduction from morality, allegiance, or duty

enticement

the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

lure

idolatry

Worship of idols

worship

The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object

Ardent devotion; adoration

idols

Something visible but without substance

Blind or excessive devotion to something

witchcraft

Magic; sorcery

Magic

The art that purports to control or forecast natural events, effects, or forces by invoking the supernatural, especially for evil purposes

sorcery

Use of supernatural power over others through the assistance of evil spirits (causing ruin, injury or pain; harmful)

hatred

Intense animosity or hostility

animosity

open enmity

a state of deep-seated ill-will

hostility

very unfriendly

[Not] warm; [not] comforting

a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

regard with distaste or aversion

detest

abhor

To regard with horror or loathing

An intense, painful feeling of repugnance and fear

in anticipation of some specific pain or danger

loathe

disgust

discord

lack of agreement or harmony

agreement

grant consent

come into or be in accord, as of opinion

come to an understanding or to terms

be compatible or consistent

be suitable, appropriate, pleasing, or healthful

harmony

A pleasing combination of elements in a whole

[leading to...] Tension or strife

Tension

Mental, emotional, or nervous strain

strife

struggle, often destructive, between rivals or factions

dissension

Difference of opinion; disagreement

opinion

belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof

judgment or estimation of the merit of a person or thing

disagreement

A failure or refusal to agree

dissonance

A harsh, disagreeable combination of sounds

A combination of tones contextually considered to suggest unrelieved tension and require resolution

A confused or harsh sound or mingling of sounds

jealousy

Fearful or wary of being supplanted

To usurp the place of, especially through intrigue or underhanded tactics

apprehensive of losing affection or position

Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy

Resentful or bitter in rivalry

Full of, characterized by, or inclined to feel indignant ill will

Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy

To strive to equal or excel

Close vigilance

Alert watchfulness

fits of rage

fits

a display of bad temper

a sudden uncontrollable attack

a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

rage

Violent, explosive anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility or extreme annoyance

Furious intensity, as of a storm or disease

aggressive behaviour associated with a specified environment or activity

selfish ambition

selfish

chiefly concerned with one's own interest, advantage, etc., esp to the total exclusion of the interests of others

ambition

An eager or strong desire to achieve something, such as fame or power

strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction

emulation

Effort or ambition to equal or surpass another

Jealous rivalry

lacking generosity while being highly motivated

taking advantage of opportunites without regard for the consequences to others

dissensions

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

factions

A group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group

cohesive

sticking together

contentious

eager to fight; hostile; aggressive

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

clique

exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

intrigue

underhanded scheme; to curious / interest; kept in secret to conceal purpose

envy

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Toward person about thing

A feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions or qualities of another

a feeling of grudging or somewhat admiring discontent aroused by the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another

spite and resentment at seeing the success of another

covetousness

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Just about the thing

eagerness to possess something

extreme greed for material wealth

insatiable desire for wealth

To feel blameworthy desire for that which is another's

to wish for longingly

drunkenness

Delirious with or as if with strong drink; intoxicated

delirious

Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic

A state of emotion so intense that one is carried beyond rational thought and self-control

intoxicated

To stupefy or excite by the action of a chemical substance

To poison

Habitually drunk

Established by long use; usual

Intoxicated with alcoholic liquor to the point of impairment of physical and mental faculties

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

orgies

A revel involving unrestrained indulgence, especially sexual activity

Uncontrolled or immoderate indulgence in an activity

a wild gathering marked by promiscuous sexual activity, excessive drinking, etc.

an act of immoderate or frenzied indulgence

riotous merrymaking, especially with excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, and drugs

an emotional binge

A secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities, typically involving frenzied singing, dancing, drinking, and sexual activity

The prescribed or customary form for conducting a religious or other solemn ceremony

Spirit

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Fruit--Result; outcome--Offspring; progeny --a result of creative effort; a product--the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant --mature, capable of producing new life or offspring

love

A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness

deep

Extending far downward below a surface

Extending far inward from an outer surface

Extending far backward from front to rear

Extending far from side to side from a center

tender

Considerate and protective; solicitous

Expressing care or concern

Characterized by or expressing gentle emotions; loving

Given to sympathy or sentimentality; soft

ineffable

Incapable of being expressed; indescribable or unutterable

affection

A tender feeling toward another; fondness

Warm affection or liking

A strong inclination or preference; a taste

solicitude

care or concern, as for the well-being of another

kinship

Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship

Relationship by nature or character; affinity

recognition

An awareness that something perceived has been perceived before

An acceptance as true or valid, as of a claim

Attention or favorable notice

acceptance or acknowledgment of a claim, duty, fact, truth, etc.

attractive

Pleasing to the eye or mind; charming

The power or quality of pleasing or delighting

underlying

Present but not obvious

oneness

A state or condition of perfect harmony or accord

joy

Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness

exultant

elated or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success

full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy

happiness

Characterized by good luck; fortunate

Bringing something good and unforeseen; auspicious

Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy

Getting one's preference or wish

Being especially well-adapted; felicitous

well-adapted

having been made or adjusted to fit suitably into an environment, situation, etc.

felicitous

apt

Exactly suitable; appropriate

Quick to learn or understand

Cheerful; willing

cheerful

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

pleasantly bright; gladdening

hearty; ungrudging; enthusiastic

willing

Disposed or inclined; prepared

Acting or ready to act gladly; eagerly compliant

Done, given, accepted, or borne voluntarily or ungrudgingly

Of or relating to exercise of the will; volitional

A conscious choice or decision

coming as if from the depths of one's being, a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion or triumphantly content with the ways things are

forbearance

Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience

tolerance

recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others

Leeway for variation from a standard

capacity to endure hardship or pain

a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

restraint

Loss or abridgment of freedom

the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc

discipline in personal and social activities

provocation

Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

patience

tolerant and even-tempered perseverance

even-tempered

Easygoing

Living without undue worry or concern

Not rigorous, demanding, or stressful

Leisurely; unhurried

calm

Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed

Not excited or agitated; composed

Serenity; tranquillity; peace

steadiness of mind under stress

perseverance

Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness

persistence

To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks

relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

indefatigable

tireless

steadfastness

Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving

continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty

persistent determination

determination

Firmness of purpose; resolve

the capacity for calmly enduring pain, trying situations, etc.

self-control

Control of one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

good-natured

Having an easygoing, cheerful disposition

incompetent

not possessing the necessary ability, skill, etc. to do or carry out a task; incapable

a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting

restraint, as in retaliating, demanding what is due, or voicing disapproval

retaliate

To return like for like, especially evil for evil

demanding

To ask for urgently or peremptorily

urgently

Compelling immediate action or attention; pressing

Insistent or importunate

peremptorily

Putting an end to all debate or action

Not allowing contradiction or refusal; imperative

To claim as just or due

kindness

warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

considerate

Having or marked by regard for the needs or feelings of others

Characterized by careful thought; deliberate

Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional

Unhurried in action, movement, or manner, as if trying to avoid error

humane

mercy, or compassion

mercy

Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency

Alleviation of distress; relief

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

compassion

Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it

sympathetic

The act or power of sharing the feelings of another

A feeling of loyalty; allegiance

loving

Having or showing fond feelings or affection

Inclined or disposed

goodness

faithfulness

gentleness

self-control